Utah
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Property Tax
2 benefitsDisabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption
Veterans with a 10%+ VA disability rating may qualify for a property tax exemption on their primary residence. The exemption amount varies based on disability percentage and income.
Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption
The surviving spouse of a veteran who died from service-connected causes qualifies for the same property tax exemption available to disabled veterans.
Income Tax
1 benefitMilitary Retirement Pay Tax Credit
Utah provides a tax credit for military retirement pay that effectively exempts military retirement income from the state's 4.65% flat income tax.
Vehicle / Registration
3 benefits100% Disabled Veteran Registration Fee Exemption
Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled are exempt from vehicle registration fees in Utah.
Disabled Veteran License Plates
Special DV license plates available for veterans with any service-connected disability rating from the VA.
Veteran Specialty License Plates
Utah offers a variety of military specialty plates including Veteran, Purple Heart, POW, branch-specific, and Gold Star plates.
Education
4 benefitsPurple Heart Tuition Waiver
Purple Heart recipients receive a tuition waiver at Utah public colleges and universities.
Scott B. Lundell Survivors and Dependents Tuition Waiver
Tuition waiver at Utah public institutions for dependents and survivors of service members killed in action or with 100% disability.
In-State Tuition for Veterans
Utah extends in-state tuition to all veterans regardless of GI Bill usage, going beyond the federal Section 702 requirement.
Utah National Guard Tuition Assistance
Utah National Guard members receive state tuition assistance at Utah public colleges and universities.
Employment
3 benefitsState Veteran Hiring Preference
Honorably discharged veterans and disabled veterans receive preference in hiring for Utah state government positions.
DWS Priority of Service for Veterans
Veterans receive priority of service at Utah Department of Workforce Services employment centers, including access to DVOP and LVER services.
Military Professional License Reciprocity
Utah recognizes military training toward professional licensing and provides expedited licensing for veterans and military spouses.
Hunting & Fishing
3 benefitsFree Hunting/Fishing License for 100% Disabled Veterans
Veterans rated 100% service-connected disabled receive a free combination hunting and fishing license in Utah.
Half-Price License for 50%+ Disabled Veterans
Veterans with a 50%+ service-connected disability receive half-price resident hunting and fishing licenses.
Resident License Rates for Active Duty
Active duty military stationed in Utah may purchase hunting and fishing licenses at resident rates.
Healthcare
3 benefitsVA Salt Lake City Health Care System
The George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City provides comprehensive healthcare, with CBOCs in Fountain Green, Logan, Ogden, Orem, Roosevelt, and St. George.
Utah State Veterans Homes
Utah operates state veterans nursing homes in the Ogden and Salt Lake City areas, providing skilled nursing and residential care for eligible veterans.
Vet Centers (Readjustment Counseling)
Free readjustment counseling available at Vet Centers in Provo and Salt Lake City for combat veterans, MST survivors, and other eligible veterans.
Free Stuff & Parks
2 benefitsFree "VETERAN" Driver License Designation
Honorably discharged veterans can get a "VETERAN" designation added to their Utah driver license or state ID by presenting their DD-214 at a DLD office.
Veterans Emergency Financial Assistance
Financial assistance available for Utah veterans experiencing a crisis through the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
Other Benefits
4 benefitsFree VA Claims Assistance
Utah Veterans Service Officers provide free assistance with VA disability claims, pension applications, and other VA benefits at field offices across Utah.
Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park
Free burial for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents at the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park in Bluffdale.
Veterans Treatment Court
Specialty court programs in Salt Lake County and other Utah judicial districts providing alternative sentencing options for veterans.
Paid Military Leave for State Employees
Utah state employees receive 15 days of paid military leave per year for military duty.